Bolometer infrared detector and afterimage reduction method
    1.
    发明授权
    Bolometer infrared detector and afterimage reduction method 失效
    分光光度计红外探测器和余像还原法

    公开(公告)号:US07276695B2

    公开(公告)日:2007-10-02

    申请号:US11149240

    申请日:2005-06-10

    Applicant: Naoki Oda

    Inventor: Naoki Oda

    CPC classification number: G01J5/20 G01J5/061 G01J2005/062 H01L27/16

    Abstract: A bolometer infrared detecting element has a thermal isolation structure in which a temperature detector comprising a bolometer thin film is held floating from a circuit substrate by beams. As infrared rays incident on the temperature detector or reflected by an infrared reflector are absorbed by a protective film and the bolometer thin film, the temperature of the bolometer thin film rises, and the temperature rise is detected as a change in resistance. When a high temperature object whose temperature is equal to or higher than a predetermined temperature or whose output voltage is equal to or higher than a value corresponding to the predetermined temperature is detected, a control temperature setter or a pulse bias setter performs control in such a way as to raise the temperature of a Peltier device stepwise or in a pulse form, or to increase the width of a pulse of pulse bias, or to increase the voltage value of the pulse. This makes it possible to raise the temperature of the infrared detecting element, thereby reducing an afterimage.

    Abstract translation: 测辐射热计红外线检测元件具有热隔离结构,其中包括测辐射热计薄膜的温度检测器通过光束从电路基板保持浮置。 由于入射到温度检测器上或被红外线反射器反射的红外线被保护膜和测辐射热计薄膜吸收,所以测辐射热计薄膜的温度升高,并且检测到温升随电阻的变化而变化。 当检测到温度等于或高于预定温度或其输出电压等于或高于对应于预定温度的值的高温物体时,控制温度设定器或脉冲偏置设定器进行这样的控制 以逐步或以脉冲形式升高珀耳帖装置的温度,或增加脉冲偏压脉冲的宽度,或增加脉冲的电压值。 这使得可以提高红外线检测元件的温度,从而减少余像。

    RADIOMETRIC PERFORMANCE ENHANCEMENT OF EXTENDED AREA BLACKBODIES

    公开(公告)号:US20230408341A1

    公开(公告)日:2023-12-21

    申请号:US18211261

    申请日:2023-06-17

    Abstract: An extended area “cavity type” blackbody for use as a radiometric reference for imaging systems may have a well in the form of a cube having four sidewalls and a back wall, and open at the front. The temperature of the back wall may be controlled independently of the temperature(s) of the sidewalls. This system may produce infrared radiance closer to an ideal radiator than typical extended area sources. A “simple” blackbody is disclosed, having a source plate with a front emitting surface; a ledge element disposed in front of and below the source plate for heating air in front of the source plate; and (optionally) another ledge element disposed in front of and above the source plate for cooling air in front of the source plate. A housing may support the source plate and ledge element, and a vent may be provided in front of and above the source plate. A resistive heater may be associated with the ledge element; and (optionally) TECs may be associated with the other (cooling) ledge element. Angles of the ledges may be adjustable to optimize the best uniformity for a particular implementation. Temperature control of the ledges may be in unison with or independent from the source plate.

    Optical coupling arrangement for particulate detector
    3.
    发明授权
    Optical coupling arrangement for particulate detector 失效
    光学检测器的光耦合布置

    公开(公告)号:US5237386A

    公开(公告)日:1993-08-17

    申请号:US761819

    申请日:1991-09-20

    Abstract: Apparatus for detecting particulates (46) within a medium in a chamber (10) comprises a photo-detector (14) which is maintained at a stable low temperature by a Peltier type cooling device (42). Scattered light from the particulate (46) is focused by a spherical lens (34) onto the input face (30) of a rod lens (22). The latter has an optical pitch of 0.5 and transfers the image to its output face (25) whence it passes via a light pipe (18) to the sensitive area (16) of the photo-electric device (14). The rod lens (22) provides an inexpensive means for transferring the light and which provides a thermal barrier. Thus, although the photo-electric device (14) is held at a low temperature, the input face (30) of the rod lens (22) can be held at the temperature of the medium within the chamber (10) and is not subjected to the formation of mist or ice. The lens (34) is mounted by means of a collar ( 28) which is slidable into a position in which the lens (34) focuses the input light into the face (30) of the lens (22), and then secured in this position by ultra-violet-cured adhesive fillets (32, 34).

    Abstract translation: PCT No.PCT / GB90 / 00402 Sec。 371日期1991年9月20日 102(e)1991年9月20日PCT 1990年3月16日PCT公布。 WO90 / 11508 PCT公开号 日期:1990年10月4日。用于检测室(10)中的介质内的微粒(46)的装置包括通过珀尔帖型冷却装置(42)保持在稳定低温的光检测器(14)。 来自颗粒(46)的分散的光被球面透镜(34)聚焦到棒状透镜(22)的输入面(30)上。 后者具有0.5的光学间距,并且通过光管(18)将图像传送到其输出面(25)到光电装置(14)的敏感区域(16)。 棒状透镜(22)提供了用于传送光并且提供热障的廉价的装置。 因此,虽然光电装置(14)保持在低温,但是棒状透镜(22)的输入面(30)能够保持在室(10)内的介质的温度,并且不受 形成雾或冰。 透镜(34)借助于可滑动到透镜(34)将输入光聚焦到透镜(22)的表面(30)中的位置的轴环(28)安装,然后固定在该 由紫外线固化的胶片(32,34)定位。

    Temperature stabilization of an on-chip temperature-sensitive element

    公开(公告)号:US09660114B2

    公开(公告)日:2017-05-23

    申请号:US14749798

    申请日:2015-06-25

    Abstract: Disclosed is an integrated circuit (IC) chip incorporating a temperature-sensitive element and temperature stabilization circuitry for ensuring that the temperature of the temperature-sensitive element (TSE) remains essentially constant. The IC chip comprises a temperature-sensitive element and, within at least one region adjacent to the temperature-sensitive element, a first circuit that radiates a first heat amount to the TSE and a second circuit that radiates a second heat amount to the TSE. The second circuit senses changes in a first current amount in the first circuit and, thereby changes in the first heat amount. In response to those changes, the second circuit also automatically adjusts a second current amount in the second circuit and, thereby the second heat amount in order to ensure that the total heat amount radiated by the first circuit and the second circuit, in combination, to the TSE remains constant. Also disclosed is an associated method.

    Temperature sensing arrangement
    5.
    发明授权
    Temperature sensing arrangement 失效
    温度传感装置

    公开(公告)号:US4904090A

    公开(公告)日:1990-02-27

    申请号:US125991

    申请日:1987-11-27

    Inventor: Colin C. Oliver

    Abstract: A temperature sensor is incorporated within a housing having a silicon window through which infra-red radiation can enter. Mounted on a support structure is a semiconductor fabrication consisting of a reference junction and a sensing junction, covered with a black absorber. The reference junction is responsive to the temperature of the housing, whereas the sensing junction is responsive to the temperature of the housing and also the temperature of a remote zone from which infra-red radiation can enter the housing via the window. A Peltier heater/cooler controls the temperature of the housing, which temperature is monitored by a sensor to provide a measure of that of the remote zone.

    Abstract translation: 温度传感器结合在具有硅窗口的壳体内,红外辐射可以通过该窗口进入。 安装在支撑结构上的是由参考接头和感测接头组成的半导体制造,覆盖有黑色吸收体。 参考接头响应于壳体的温度,而感测接点响应于壳体的温度以及远红外区域的温度,红外线辐射可以通过窗口进入壳体。 珀尔帖加热器/冷却器控制壳体的温度,该温度由传感器监测以提供远程区域的温度。

    Temperature control apparatus
    6.
    发明授权
    Temperature control apparatus 失效
    温度控制装置

    公开(公告)号:US07075047B2

    公开(公告)日:2006-07-11

    申请号:US11076230

    申请日:2005-03-10

    Abstract: A temperature control apparatus comprises a light-emitting device, a light-emitting device controller, a Peltier device for controlling the temperature of the light-emitting device to a target temperature, a temperature detector for the light-emitting device, a first reference voltage holding unit for holding a voltage corresponding to the target temperature, a reference voltage controller for outputting a holding signal and a switching signal, a second reference voltage holding unit for holding the output voltage of the temperature detector on the basis of the holding signal, a reference voltage switching unit for selecting either the output of the first reference voltage holding unit or the output of the second reference voltage holding unit as a reference voltage, and a Peltier controller for controlling the Peltier device so as to minimize a difference between the output voltage of the temperature detector and the output voltage of the reference voltage switching unit.

    Abstract translation: 温度控制装置包括发光装置,发光装置控制器,用于将发光装置的温度控制为目标温度的珀耳帖装置,用于发光装置的温度检测器,第一参考电压 用于保持与目标温度相对应的电压的保持单元,用于输出保持信号和开关信号的参考电压控制器,用于基于保持信号保持温度检测器的输出电压的第二参考电压保持单元, 参考电压切换单元,用于选择第一参考电压保持单元的输出或第二参考电压保持单元的输出作为参考电压;以及珀耳帖控制器,用于控制珀耳帖装置,以便最小化输出电压 的温度检测器和参考电压开关单元的输出电压。

    Time-resolved fluorometer
    7.
    发明授权
    Time-resolved fluorometer 失效
    时间分辨荧光计

    公开(公告)号:US5061076A

    公开(公告)日:1991-10-29

    申请号:US304748

    申请日:1989-01-31

    Applicant: Ian Hurley

    Inventor: Ian Hurley

    Abstract: A time-resolved fluorometer, having a light tight enclosure, for detecting the presence of an analyte in a sample. Within the light tight enclosure are a pulsed dye laser that produces a pulsed light beam for sample excitation, a light tight sample excitation station through which samples, treated with a reagent composition, are passed into the path of the pulsed light excitation beam to produce a delayed fluorescence emission, a fused silica lens system through which the delayed fluorescence emission passes and an assembly which selectively amplifies, counts and characterizes the resulting emissions. The operation and coordination of the time resolved fluorometer are under computerized control as are the readings reported. Significant improvements relate to the fused silica lens systems and interference filters, cooling of the emission measurement apparatus and particularly the improved performance resulting from the combination of these aspects.

    Abstract translation: 具有不透光外壳的时间分辨荧光计,用于检测样品中分析物的存在。 在不透光外壳内的是产生用于样品激发的脉冲光束的脉冲染料激光器,一个不透光的样品激发台,用试剂组合物处理的样品通过其进入脉冲光激发束的路径,以产生 延迟荧光发射,通过其延迟荧光发射的熔融石英透镜系统和选择性地放大,计数和表征所得到的排放的组件。 时间分辨荧光计的操作和协调也在计算机化的控制下,与报告的读数相同。 显着的改进涉及熔融石英透镜系统和干涉滤光器,发射测量装置的冷却,特别是由这些方面的组合产生的改善的性能。

    TEMPERATURE STABILIZATION OF AN ON-CHIP TEMPERATURE-SENSITIVE ELEMENT
    9.
    发明申请
    TEMPERATURE STABILIZATION OF AN ON-CHIP TEMPERATURE-SENSITIVE ELEMENT 有权
    片上温度敏感元件的温度稳定性

    公开(公告)号:US20160380637A1

    公开(公告)日:2016-12-29

    申请号:US14749798

    申请日:2015-06-25

    Abstract: Disclosed is an integrated circuit (IC) chip incorporating a temperature-sensitive element and temperature stabilization circuitry for ensuring that the temperature of the temperature-sensitive element (TSE) remains essentially constant. The IC chip comprises a temperature-sensitive element and, within at least one region adjacent to the temperature-sensitive element, a first circuit that radiates a first heat amount to the TSE and a second circuit that radiates a second heat amount to the TSE. The second circuit senses changes in a first current amount in the first circuit and, thereby changes in the first heat amount. In response to those changes, the second circuit also automatically adjusts a second current amount in the second circuit and, thereby the second heat amount in order to ensure that the total heat amount radiated by the first circuit and the second circuit, in combination, to the TSE remains constant. Also disclosed is an associated method.

    Abstract translation: 公开了一种结合了温度敏感元件和温度稳定电路的集成电路(IC)芯片,用于确保温度敏感元件(TSE)的温度保持基本恒定。 IC芯片包括温度敏感元件,并且在与温度敏感元件相邻的至少一个区域内,具有向TSE辐射第一热量的第一电路和向TSE辐射第二热量的第二电路。 第二电路感测第一电路中的第一电流量的变化,从而改变第一热量。 响应于这些变化,第二电路还自动调节第二电路中的第二电流量,从而第二热量,以便确保由第一电路和第二电路辐射的总热量组合到 TSE保持不变。 还公开了相关联的方法。

    Bolometer infrared detector and afterimage reduction method
    10.
    发明申请
    Bolometer infrared detector and afterimage reduction method 失效
    分光光度计红外探测器和余像还原法

    公开(公告)号:US20050274892A1

    公开(公告)日:2005-12-15

    申请号:US11149240

    申请日:2005-06-10

    Applicant: Naoki Oda

    Inventor: Naoki Oda

    CPC classification number: G01J5/20 G01J5/061 G01J2005/062 H01L27/16

    Abstract: A bolometer infrared detecting element has a thermal isolation structure in which a temperature detector comprising a bolometer thin film is held floating from a circuit substrate by beams. As infrared rays incident on the temperature detector or reflected by an infrared reflector are absorbed by a protective film and the bolometer thin film, the temperature of the bolometer thin film rises, and the temperature rise is detected as a change in resistance. When a high temperature object whose temperature is equal to or higher than a predetermined temperature or whose output voltage is equal to or higher than a value corresponding to the predetermined temperature is detected, a control temperature setter or a pulse bias setter performs control in such a way as to raise the temperature of a Peltier device stepwise or in a pulse form, or to increase the width of a pulse of pulse bias, or to increase the voltage value of the pulse. This makes it possible to raise the temperature of the infrared detecting element, thereby reducing an afterimage.

    Abstract translation: 测辐射热计红外线检测元件具有热隔离结构,其中包括测辐射热计薄膜的温度检测器通过光束从电路基板保持浮置。 由于入射到温度检测器上或被红外线反射器反射的红外线被保护膜和测辐射热计薄膜吸收,所以测辐射热计薄膜的温度升高,并且检测到温升随电阻的变化而变化。 当检测到温度等于或高于预定温度或其输出电压等于或高于对应于预定温度的值的高温物体时,控制温度设定器或脉冲偏置设定器进行这样的控制 以逐步或以脉冲形式升高珀耳帖装置的温度,或增加脉冲偏压脉冲的宽度,或增加脉冲的电压值。 这使得可以提高红外线检测元件的温度,从而减少余像。

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